Middle East,UPM,Siti

Being a nosy web browser (isn't everybody?) I find that these incidences seem to be the main talking points in the blogs I've visited. Israel attacking Palestinian and Lebanese settlements. Looks like Israel is not relenting on its bombing raids and rocket firing on the defenseless Palestinians and Lebanese. The reason, to free one Israeli soldier being held by Hamas militants and 3 more held by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Israel said it is retaliation for some minor raids by those militants. But do innocent people (including women and children) have to pay for their lives and have their homes destroyed.Its just that the Israelis don't like the newly elected Hamas government and want to get at Syria where the Hezbollah are stationed. And of course,cheerleaders Bushwhacking George and Blur Blair encouraging them. Uncle Kofi can keep on imploring for peace,nobody cares. UPM's Ethnic relations handbook and UPM student fiasco The handbook on ethnic relations compiled by some UPM brains was found to be factually incorrect.Some politicians say it is seditious,and historically false. The Cabinet has ordered UPM to withdraw the book and make historically and politically correct editorial amendments. There is this video clip being distributed on the Net,where a bunch of Malay students were harassing a bunch of Chinese students in one of the UPM cafetarias. The Malay students were preventing some Chinese students from distributing some leaflets. The Chinese students were asked to leave as they were from an unregistered group. Lots of shouting,abusive language and pushing and shoving. The Chinese group stubbornly held their ground. Some Malay guys were seen shoving shoes at the camera. These guys bring shame to their race and the university. If the proffessors could not write an unbiased manual on ethnic relations,how would you expect their students to behave. Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra,the first prime minister of Malaysia,may he rest in peace.This university was named after him,University Putra Malaysia. Sorry for the students who really wanted to study and get along well with the other races. Siti and Datuk K After playing coy with the media for months,Siti finally announced her wedding date with businessman Datuk Khalid. A press conference was specially called just to announce a wedding. Anyway,Datuk K had to settle his divorce proceedings with his first wife,before he was freed to marry Siti. That was why they were so secretive with the media then. Quote Datuk K's 14 year old son "I don't know whether to call her Kak Siti or Mak Siti" Just to remind you,whatever I have written is not verified,it is just impulsive writing.

The Wedding & The Uninvited

The father of the bride looked sternly into the eyes of the young man who was going to be his son in law ,seated in front of him.He stretched out his hand and the young man clasped it firmly. The bride's father then recited the 'ijab kabul' and shook the young man's hand. A little tear betrayed his stern countenance. The young man recited the acceptance ,clearly without fumbling, with no mistakes. The kathi, his witnesses all agree 'sah'. So,Aiyee and Lara are now legally married.Alhamdulillah. Lara's parents held a reception at their Subang Jaya residence. Most of the good people of USJ were present,except a certain blogger who might be sulking somewhere,looking at a 'card' without his name on it on his monitor. Of course,Lara's parents invited all their close `influential and powerful' friends, and their close 'powerful and influential also' relatives. There was another reception,the next evening,held at a hotel in KL. The same 'powerful and influential' guests and relatives attended this do. Last but not least,the BIG DO in Penang. Where all the Who's Who of Malaysian politics and journalism attended. Our forgotten blogger in Subang must have been sulking,missing out on the pics he could have shot if he was there.Uploading a pic from The Star is consoling,perhaps. Some of his sympathizers were so kind to him,supplying Lara's and her sister's My Space url. You voyeurs got nothing to do or what ? I really feel sorry for you misguided trouble makers. Congratulations Aiyee and Lara. Don't let these idiots spoil your happiness. Borrowed these lines from The Beatles : Although you laugh and you act like a clown Beneath this mask you are wearing a frown What have you done to deserve such a fate You realise you have left it too late. You're a loser,you're a loser And you're not what you're supposed to be You're a loser,you're a loser And you're half the man you used to be. P.S. Happy Birthday Jeni.

Jeff Ooi Gone Too Far

Malaysian bloggers are familiar with the blog `Screenshots' by Jeff Ooi. A blogger from Subang Jaya, reputedly 'the most influential blogger in Malaysia'. And it is no secret that he has an ongoing 'feud' with the New Straits Times' especially the former GEIC, Kalimullah Hassan. They can call each other names or exchange threats and innuendoes for all I care. And thats as far as it should go. We know that Kali's eldest daughter is getting married soon. I'm sure Kali did'nt invite this Jeff Ooi to the wedding reception, neither did the groom's family. So why must this Jeff post a screenshot of the wedding invitation from the groom's family on his blog ? Trying to be funny,cute,sarcastic or what,Jeff ? Or just anticipating with glee for idiotic comments from your fans and supporters. At least some of the commenters gave you a piece of their mind. They sensed something fishy in his crude mind. What he did was very lowdown,cheap and disgusting. In trying to hurt the father,he hurt the daughter,the mother and the family. Shame on you Jeff Ooi. We have no respect for you .Only contempt.

Kongsi Raya is OK

As far as I recall,my family had always been on good terms with anybody that we know and call friend,whatever race,color or religion.Rich or poor,smart or dumb,whatever. Every festival,be it Hari Raya,Chinese New Year,Deepavali or Christmas,we always join in the festivities as they would enjoy Hari Raya with our family at our house. Our parents were very affectionate and kindly to all of our friends,no matter who or what. My dad used to call every boy who comes to greet him 'son' and girls 'dear' or 'sayang'. It was a spontaneous thing with him,no bad intentions. Our pals don't come to our house just for Hari Raya,they are always around every day. There must have been something that they can't get enough of at their own home. Our parents and family made them welcomed and accepted. One of our uncles is a Chinese Muslim.Chinese New Year is observed as a festival and tradition.He gives red packets to his nephews and nieces and on Hari Raya he gives green packets.He remained a staunch Muslim until he died. Festivals are not all about religion.It does not mean that you have deviated by joining in the celebrations with your friends and neighbors. This has been the understanding of all Malaysians since ages ago. And then comes the religious zealots ,trying to break the national spirit. Making the meek insecure Muslims remorse and regret. Scaring the non Muslims,already suspicious of the Islamic faith. Kongsi Raya is blasphemy say THEY. I'm glad the government didn't bow to these extreme views. Keep on Kongsi Raya my Malaysian friends.

His Way not Your Way

Once you had it all. You ruled the land. Some loved you.Some hated you. Some shook in their pants when you glowered. You could not tolerate dissent.You could not take criticism. To say No to you is a no-no.Only Yes Sir. But you had great vision.Wonderful ideas. You made us feel proud that you lead us. We were envied by others.Copied too. And then you wanted to call it a day. There's someone new to lead us. His way was not your way.Made you furious. Things did not turn out as you planned. You turned to old foes to ridicule him. But he respects you still . He keeps quiet. But a man can take just so much beating. Be wary when he loses his patience.

Ulu Klang Landslide

At 4.45pm yesterday,during a heavy downpour, 3 blocks of longhouses in Kg Pasir,Ulu Klang,Selangor were buried under a landslide. Four lives were lost. Only recently I mentioned that Man will inflict disaster upon his own kind because of disrespect to Nature and because of his own greed. That's exactly what I feared would happen.It was proven yesterday in Ulu Klang. Ulu Klang used to be a nice cool place back in the old days.Lots of hills and trees and streams. There was once a waterfall there too. Look at the price we paid for development. Selangor MB Khir Toyo was very angry with the developer of an adjoining project on the hill.This developer was supposed to erect a retaining wall at the hill slope.He just completed construction (of the retaining wall) one week ago. The rain water must have accumulated in the voids behind the wall. The back filling was not compacted properly I'm sure.The soil would have been soggy and too dense for the new wall to retain and the wall collapsed. Bringing down the rocks and earth on to the poor settlers at the foothill. The people who provided those houses at the foothill are also responsible for the tragedy.That's the only place they can afford probably. Developers in Ulu Klang are only interested to sell those million ringgit bungalows on the hill.Who cares about the poor people living on the foot of the hill. The Ulu Klang Highland Towers lesson has not been learned.

Disasters

Disasters. Why do they pounce on us so suddenly ? Catch us unawares.Hit us when we are sleeping.When we are having a good time.When we are living peacefully. Some say it is God's `wake up call'. Some say it is God's retribution. Why not just hit the bad evil guys,not those innocent kids and good guys. Think of it like this.If you are still standing,that means you have been given another chance to fullfill your `mission' in this world. Those who have perished,God loves them more,or maybe they have completed their `tasks' on Earth. Mankind have devised so many ways to predict and warn us about impending natural disasters.But they can never predict `when'. All humankind can do is just be prepared. Sometimes we are just asking for disasters to happen.Look at how we abuse the hills.rivers and seas and even the air that we breathe. Don't ever say it is the Act of God when something bad happens. We asked for it. Powerful nations can bring disaster to your doorstep.All it takes is for one small country to defy them.Next thing you know,the country that you love becomes Hell on earth. What would you do,if your town or village is suddenly hit by an earthquake,landslide,erupting volcano,building high tidal waves. Save your own family first,naturally. How about your neighbor ? I cannot answer that truthfully.

Win or Lose

BN just won the Sarawak state elections.62 out of 71 seats. Even got 2 free on Nomination Day. But I see the CM Tok Taib does not seem happy with this victory. Because he lost 9 seats,thats why. In all his 20 over years as state CEO, he never lost that many seats. Fingers of blame seems to be pointed at a certain coalition partner. The lost seats were allocated to them. Tok Taib and his partners should ask themselves `how come ?' Sarawak is a rich state.Quite developed. Ironically,the bulk of the lost seats (and lost votes) were from the urban areas. Out of the 9 seats gained by the Opposition, the Rocket people won 6. The Eye,Snap and Independent won one each. It's pathetic to see them celebrate this `little' victory. Being such a `frust' lot,they act like they won big. Go ahead and dream.It doesn't hurt.